On these older properties, yes maintenance is expensive if you are really going to take care of the place.

They may say no, but who cares there is no relationship for either of you to try and save.If your agent had met with you, had setup searches and taken you in a couple houses.

I'm still optimistic that technology will heal the industry by giving quality sponsors the tools they need to bypass intermediaries providing little or no value.  

I would be upfront with the seller about your intentions but as long as you don't have the financing contingency, he shouldn't care whether you or the bank are paying him.

Do you have any tips or advice on procuring one? 

Best of luck with your health

Keith,You be careful buying in this area.Bryan

Let us know what you decide.Take care,Chris Parrish

Hey everyone I am fairly new to the BP community and investing however I have loved real estate ever since I was a kid.I have worked as a marketing consultant for a new home developer here in the SF Bay Area.I am looking to do some VA work for investors to learn more about this side of the industry.Any tips on how to go about getting the first few clients? 

If you search on the top right section of the BP page "screen tenants", there a good number of articles by other BP members.1 really good article by Joseph Scorese on 10 tips on how to hire a contractor for your house flip is great.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/1493/48088-10-...